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INDIAN WELLS VALLEY
WATER DISTRICT
Board of Directors Workshop
January 24, 2023
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Donald M. Zdeba
Mallory J. Boyd, President General Manager
Ronald R. Kicinski, Vice President Krieger & Stewart, Incorporated
Charles D. Griffin Engineers
Stanley G. Rajtora McMurtrey, Hartsock & Worth
David C. H. Saint-Amand Attorneys-at-Law
2023 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
ADMINISTRATION/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
(BOYD/KICINSKI)
Personnel, Legal Matters, General Plan, Community Relations, Board Meeting Agendas, Ordinances, Rules, Regulations,
Policies, Procedures, Customer Service, Variances, Director’s Manual, etc.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(RAJTORA/SAINT-AMAND)
Rates, Cost-of-Service, Budget, Audits, Cost Allocation, Investments, Financial Services, Insurance, Loans/Grants, Water
Sales & Service Policy Manual, Accounting, Assessment Districts, Billing, etc.
PLANT & EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE
(GRIFFIN/RAJTORA)
Transmission/Distribution System, Vehicles & Equipment, Wells, Reservoirs, Real Property Management, Telemetry, etc.
WATER MANAGEMENT
(GRIFFIN/KICINSKI)
Groundwater Sustainability Act, Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority, Water Management, Water Policy, Water
Quality, Conservation, Urban Water Management Plan, California Urban Water Conservation Council, Title 22
Compliance, Alternative sources for water supply including Blending, Importation, Reuse, etc.
Committee Meetings are generally scheduled on a regular day and time.
Committee Meetings are subject to change.
Administration/Executive Wednesday before the Board Meeting at 3:00 p.m.
Finance Tuesday before the Board Meeting at 2:30 p.m.
Plant & Equipment Tuesday before the Board Meeting at 2:00 p.m.
Water Management Last Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
500 West Ridgecrest Boulevard – Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1329, Ridgecrest, California 93556-1329
(760) 375-5086 Fax (760) 375-0167
www.iwvwd.com E-mail: iwvwd@iwvwd.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
WORKSHOP AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 – 9:00 A.M.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ HEARING ROOM
500 W. RIDGECREST BLVD., RIDGECREST
Watch meetings on-line:
All District meetings are streamed live on the District’s YouTube channel at:
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Recordings will be available for viewing after the meeting on the District’s YouTube page.
Call in for public comments:
To make a public comment, please call: (760) 375-7548.
Callers will be placed in a queue and answered in the order they were received. If a member of
the public wishes to comment on multiple items, they will need to call in as each item is
presented to the Board.
(In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a
disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact Lauren
Smith at (760) 384-5502. Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full business day
before the start of the meeting. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5, any materials relating to
an open session item on this agenda, distributed to the Board of Directors after the distribution of the
agenda packet, will be made available for public inspection at the time of distribution at the following
location: Indian Wells Valley Water District, 500 W. Ridgecrest Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA).
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Posting of Agenda Declaration
5. Conflict of Interest Declaration
6. Public Questions and Comments
(This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Board on any matter
not on the agenda and over which the Board has jurisdiction. However, no action may be taken
by the Board of Directors on any item not appearing on the agenda. Non-agenda speakers are
asked to limit their presentation to five minutes. Public questions and comments on items listed
on the agenda will be accepted at any time the item is brought forth for consideration by the
Board. When you are recognized by the chairperson, please state your name and address for the
record).
7. Board Workshop
(This meeting is a planning session for the IWV Water District Board of Directors and the Water
District Staff to discuss, consider, and prioritize present and/or future operations and projects for
the year, which may also include but not be limited to matters relating to finances, management,
and those items listed below. The intent of this meeting is to set forth a plan and a schedule to
keep all of us on track. The goal is to have the agreed upon projects assigned to the appropriate
committee with an assigned chairperson).
A. Workshop Issues, Goals, and Priorities
1. Plan and schedule for obtaining State Revolving Fund loan for three
infrastructure efforts (Rajtora)
2. Board Discussion of Potential Strategic Planning Effort (Boyd)
3. Construction Meter Fees (Griffin)
4. A more detail status on the Main Break along 178 and plans to inspect the
rest of the line (Saint-Amand)
5. A discussion of the water use restriction laws coming online, to include
possible strategies for meeting the restrictions. (Saint-Amand)
B. Presentation by Jazmine Molloy of Eagle Aerial on WaterView
Description: Presentation on WaterView and update on Senate Bill 606 and
Assembly Bill 1668.
C. Staff Goals
Description: General Manager will Present Proposed Goals for Calendar Year 2023
and Review of 2022 Goals and Accomplishments.
D. Board of Director Goals
Description: Discussion on any Board of Director Goals.
E. Prioritize Projects and Goals/Develop Action Plans
Description: Recap of Priorities and Plan of Action.
F. Review any Outstanding Issues
Description: Review and Discussion on Outstanding Issues.
8. Board Comments/Future Agenda Items
9. Closed Session
A. Potential Litigation
Conference with Legal Counsel
1 Matter
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2))
10. Adjournment
7.B.
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Jazmine Molloy
Director of Product Development
Eagle Aerial Solutions
www.eagleaerial.com
Legislation passed in 2018 SB 606 & AB 1668
Urban water use efficiency standards
and water use objective
Actionable Steps Create an outreach campaign and track the water use behavior change over time
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional Standards
7.C. 2022 Goal Review
2022 Indian Wells Valley Water District Goals
GOAL PRIORITY STATUS TARGET DATE DATE COMPLETED COMMENT
CATEGORY: Conservation
Since June 2016 when the Board of Directors adopted a
Achieve a cumulative monthly 20% reduction in consumption compared
1 1 Carryover from 2021 Ongoing voluntary 20% conservation rate, cumulative savings of
to the baseline year of 2013.
23.6% as of December 31, 2022.
State released a new plan, "Making Water Conservation a
California Way of Life, Implementing Executive Order B‐37‐
16." New conservation targets resulting from SB 606 and
AB 1668 will establish water budgets for local water
agencies. Outdoor Water Use Efficiency (WUE) Standards
were scheduled to be established by July 2022. On October
28th DWR transmitted the full recommendation package of
Stay engaged with ACWA and the SWRCB as the indoor and outdoor 21 reports. ACWA has expressed concerns that the
2 components of the District's conservation targets are considered and 1 Ongoing Jun 2022 Ongoing standards are infeasible, will have unintended
adopted by the SWRCB. consequences, and that suppliers will have limited authority
due to dependence on customer behaviors. Formal
rulemaking is scheduled for February/March timeframe and
there will be a 45‐day comment period targeting the end of
the year for adoption.The water use objectives are
expected go into effect by January 1, 2024.We have
paricipated in multiple ACWA committee meetings
providing comments to the SWRCB,
Staff has monitored grants.gov and State/DWR grant
Explore opportunities for additional grant funding availability to support opportunities. A grant opportunity for turf replacement
3 effective conservation programs (Smart Timers, evaporative cooler 2 Continuing Dec 2022 Ongoing had an excessive minimum amount ($7MM) and required a
replacement, e.g.). 50% match. Staff continues to look for available funds in
support of conservation projects.
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CATEGORY: Capital Improvements
All Capital Projects being re‐assessed as part of the 2020
Award Construction Contracts for Mainline Construction Projects General Plan. Design of mainlines for Gold Canyon and
1 1 Began design 2019 2022
Identified in CIP Budgets/General Plan Karin will be competed, but construction delayed due to
budget.
2 Bulk Water Station ADA Compliance 1 Completed Apr 2022 June 1, 2022 This project is complete
Board awarded contract to Canyon Springs Enterprises dba
RSH Construction Services in the amount of $2,424,000 at
3 Gateway/Salisbury Booster Station Replacement Project 1 Contract Awarded Jan 2024
the December 13th Board meeting. Notice to Proceed
issued 2/2/22. Contract Completion Date for 5/17/23
The Board approved staff and Krieger & Stewart
recommendation to award Bid Schedules I, II, and IV) to
Canyon Springs Enterprises dba RSH Construction Services
4 Gateway/C‐zone/College Tanks Proejct 1 Contract Awarded Jan 2024
in the amount of $4,701,500 at the December 13th Board
meeting. Notice to Proceed issued 2/2/22. Contract
Completion Date 2/24/24
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CATEGORY: Finance
Implement Governmental Accounting Standards Board
1 Implement GASB 87: Leases 1 Complete July 2022 October 2022 Pronouncement 87 pertaining to recognition of Leases.
Implemented during year‐end close.
Two‐thirds of the District's small meters are past their
useful life. These meters rarely measure accurately as wear
and tear slow them down. Over the next 3 years the
2 Small Meter Modernization 1 In Progress July 2025
District will be replacing these meters and develop a new
meter replacement program to replace old meters prior to
obsolecence. 2,211 meters replaced to date.
Staff to evaluate the pros and cons to determine if this is a
beneficial change that is appropriate for the District. Staff is
3 Migrating Springbrook to the Cloud. 1 In Progress April 2022 in discussions with Springbrook on Process, Cost, Schedule
and Impacts. Migration is currently in progress. Back end
work nearing completion.
4 Develop Unclaimed Check Policy 2 In Progress July 2022 Pending With attorney for review
Staff to re‐evaluate the Vehicle Replacement Policy and
Plan to identify any areas or criteria that can be improved.
5 Review Vehicle Replacement Policy and Plan 2 Carryover from 2021 Dec 2022
Put on hold due to Warehouse Administrator staffing
changes.
Staff to develop internal process for capturing all costs
6 Capital Project Budgeting Process and Forms 2 Dec 2022 related to Capital Projects to increase accuracy of the
District's CIP.
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CATEGORY: Engineering
Acceptance of Contract Work by Eric Onstott Construction
Prepare Bidding Documents and Award Contract for replacement of
1 1 Continuing Item May 2022 June 2022 at July Board meeting. Will be out to bid again by end of
temporary pavement (except winter)
August.
CDFW informed staff that they do not have a process in
place for establishment of Land Endowments without a
2 Establishment of Land Endowment 1 In progress May 2022
project to tie it to. Staff is awaiting further guidance from
CDFW.
2020 General Plan is complete and was adopted by the
3 2020 General Plan 1 Complete Mar 2022 June 2022
Board during the June 2022 regular Board meeting.
4 Update District Speicifications and Drawings 1 December 2022 Last update was March 2012
Development of procedures/guidelines still needs to be
Update District Mainline Extension Procedures/Issuance of Permits for completed. A permit system has been put into place and
5 2 In progress December 2022
Construction new form used to track progress. Staff using permit
system, but new guidelines have not been completed.
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CATEGORY: Operations
1 SCADA Upgrade completed 1 Completed Feb 2022 5/9/2022
2 Test and replace site security hardware 1 Completed Feb 2022 5/9/2022
3 Rebuild or replace chemical pumps at As plants 1 Completed May 2022 4/1/2022
4 Well 17 switchgear 1 Pending Dec 2022 Pending Pushed to future years for budgetary reasons
5 FE pumps pulled and inspected at arsenic plants 1 Annual Dec 2022 Pending Push back to Dec 2023 due to decrease in plant usage
6 Rebuild Bowman PRV for more everyday use 1 Carryover from 2019 Dec 2022 In progress Working with District Engineering
With District paying for water pumped accuracy is
7 Install atmosphere mag meters 1 Pending Dec 2022 Pending
paramount
8 Implement new domain controllers 1 Pending Dec 2022 Pending Pending Springbrook migration to the cloud
9 Consolidate file servers 1 Pending Dec 2022 Pending Pending Springbrook migration to the cloud
10 Migrate GIS Server 1 Completed Dec 2022 7/11/2022 Online with new District server July 11, 2022
Intertie tested with Searles, Navy not completed due to Cla‐
11 Test emergency interties with Navy and Searles Valley Minerals 2 Annual Apr 2022 4/6/2022
Val failure on Navy tanks.
Valves installed at all sites, control wires need to be
12 Install automatic valve controls for Well 33 & 18, added 30 & 31 2 Carryover from 2019 Mar 2022 In progress
installed
13 Rebuild Bulk Water Station at Ridgecrest Heights Tank site 2 Completed May 2022 6/1/2022 Completed June 1, 2022
Stainless steel underdrain received June 27, 2022 pending
14 Media Loss in As Plants / Underdrain Replacement 2 Scheduling Oct 2022
scheduling with Pureflow
15 Upsize Springer Reservoir solar 2 Pending Dec 2022 Pending Possible delay due to budgetary reasons
16 Rebuild RCH booster 2 Pending Dec 2022 Pending Change from centrifugal pumps and replace switchgear
17 Cla‐Val PM 2 Annual Dec 2022 In progress Complete replacement at Sunland, C‐Zone, Vulcan.
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CATEGORY: Administration/Personnel/HR
Board Ad hoc Committee assigned by Board to recruit
replacement candidates for Board consideration and hiring.
1 Hire and onboard a new General Manager. 1 New Item Mar 2022 Ongoing Candidate declined offer requiring recruitment process to
be re‐opened. Interim General Manager in place through
recruitment, hiring, and onboarding.
Completed 2022 with no recordable injuries completing
619 days since the last recordable injury. Completed
scheduled inspections of safety equipment (extinguishers,
eye washes, showers, slings, etc.) and vehicles/equipment.
2 An injury‐free 2021 building on the current safety record. 1 Continuing item Dec 2022 Complete Also completed monthly facility inspections, tailgate safety
meetings, and presented safety topic videos as a part of the
All Hands meeting. Participated in a July 29th community‐
wide table top exercise involving an earthquake. First‐aid
and CPR refresher courses were offered to staff.
Closed the office to walk‐in customers 12/15/21 due to
staff cases and increased concern over exposure. Face
coverings were required for staff indoors following
Follow Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and guidelines in 12/15 memorandum. Office re‐opened to walk‐
3 District COVID Prevention Plan to minimize potential for workplace 1 Carryover Ongoing ins on 02/07 and has remained open. We continued to
exposure and spreading. Up District Plan as necessary. monitor CDC and state for guidance for changes
necessitated by an increase in COVID cases. We did elect to
offer a second round of 80 hours of COVID‐related leave to
employees.
Salary Survey updated and appproved by the Board at the
Update the Salary Survey and negotiate and approve a new 3‐year 03/14/22 Regular Board meeting. New 3‐year MOU
4 1 New Item Jun 2022 Apr 2022
Memorandum of Understanding with employees. updated and approved by the Board at the 4/11/22 Regular
Board meeting.
Current certifications expired in 2022. District has qualified
for both awards continually since 2015 and 2013,
Renew CSDA District of Distincition and Certification of Transparenty
5 1 Renewal May 2022 Jun 2022 respectively. The District received re‐accrediation for both
awards.
the District of Distinction and District Transparency
Certificate of Excellence.
Bi‐monthly meetings with the City Manager continued.
Maintained membership in Chamber of Commerce. Having
termed out (3 terms) on Executive Board of Ridgecrest
6 Build relationships with stakeholders at all levels. 1 Continuing item Dec 2022
Regional Hospital, continued serving on the Corporate
Board. Also served as Treasurer for the IWV Economic
Development Corp.
IWVWD continued representation on the Board as well as
continued with representation on the PAC. Representation
Continue engagement and participation in the Indian Wells Valley
on the TAC was withdrawn due to potential conflict issues.
Groundwater Authority (IWVGA) with implementation of the
7 1 Continuing item Dec 2022 Ongoing Supported the Water Resources Manager and GA team by
Groundwater Sustainability Plan approved by the Department of Water
reviewing and contributing comments on draft policies and
Resources.
programs related to implementation of the GSP.
IWVWD once again received the Region 7 Outreach Award
Stay active in ACWA outreach efforts with the goal of achieving the and has won this award seven of the past ten years (2013,
8 1 Continuing item Dec 2022 Dec 2022
Region 7 Recognition in Outstanding Outreach Efforts award for 2021. 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022).
P:\IWV Documents\District Goals\Annual District Goals 1/20/2023 6The District's Facebook page and social media were being
managed by Providence Strategic Consultants with the goal
of broadening our audience and promoting the messaging
of the District. The Facebook page in particular ws updated
Active Outreach Program to keep customers and residents informed regularly with postings and announcements about local,
9 about issues related to water and District business that is of importance 1 Continuing item Dec 2022 Ongoing regional and state water issues. District's website
to them. maintained information on meetings and items of interest
to customers. Participated in the Annual Home & Leisure
Show in March. Featured speaker at the July 20th Rotary
Club Luncheon. Participated in the Annual Petroglyph
Festival.
Assess current staffing and responsibilities to ensure effectiveness of the
Offered cross training opportunities to assure adequate
10 organization and that critical functions within the District have trained, 1 Continuing item Dec 2022 Ongoing
flexibility in staff skill sets to cover all District functions.
effective backups.
Currently, Management and Supervisors have training
every two years. Requirement to provide at least two hours
of sexual harassment training to all supervisory employees
Ensure all required training including Sexual Harassment Training per SB
and at least one hour of sexual harassment training to all
11 1343 and Ethics training per AB 1234 is kept current for all staff and 1 Continuing item Dec 2022
nonsupervisory employees by January 1, 2020, and once
Board members.
every two years thereafter. Required training due again in
2023.
GM columns have been submitted for publication and
posted on the IWVWD website. Submitted four columns in
Submit quarterly GM columns on timely issues for publication in local 2022: “From Record Snow to Extended Drought: Impact on
12 2 Continuing item Dec 2022 Dec 2022
newspapers. Groundwater” in March, “It’s Time to Get Serious” in June,
“The Cost of Water Explained” in September, and "What a
Long, Strange Trip it's Been" in December.
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CATEGORY: Long‐term Planning Goals
Department of Water Resources awarded $700,000 in Prop.
1 funding toward the eligible project cost of $1,329,155 in
support of the Brackish Groundwater Feasibility Study. The
Feasibility Study is focused on siting test wells and running
model scenarios to predict local effect of pumping.
Completed an aquifer test using a well owned by Mojave
Pistachios. The Brackish Study Group has not formally met
since January 27th. Results from the Ramboll analysis that
combines the SkyTEM data with the reprocessed seismic
data as well as borehole log data in a more detailed
interpretation of basin geology were shared. The area in
1 Brackish Water Resources Study 1 Carryover from 2020 Jun 2022 Ongoing
which the aquifer test was conducted was did not meet all
requirements but was the best option available with
unrestricted access. Results in this area indicate the project
would be considered infeasible due to the cost of treating
the high TDS and high boron water at depth. Access to a
more ideal area may prove to be potentially feasible in the
future. After a review of the data the focus in December
and January will be finishing the draft analysis and
submitting required reports. The revised completion date
for the study of March 30, 2023 is in the process of being
revised.
District funded study being conducted by Ramboll and Tim
Parker to estimate groundwater in storage using all
available data including SkyTEM and reprocessed 30‐year
old seismic work. Agreement executed June 30, 2021. We
acquired 59 miles of the 1982 seismic data as well as 40
miles of 1988 seismic data. John Jansen, with Collier
Geophysical, was able to negotiate with SEI, the seismic line
wholesaler, to give us three more miles on the east end of
2 Basin Groundwater Storage Study 1 New Feb 2022 Ongoing Line EC‐HNT‐1W‐1 at no additional charge due to the fact
they had mislocated the line on their original maps. The
new mileage extended mapping across line 92‐01 and to
the eastern side of the El Paso or very close. John has
completed the attribute analysis and has delineated the
sand and clay bodies using the same parameter as for the
previous work. He has completed the percentage of net
sand calculations and is working on net clay percentage
prior to drafting his report.
Discussions took place with Krieger & Stewart working with
Work within the framework of the IWV Groundwater Authority prioritize
Stetson on a study of alternatives for use of the recycled
District access to recycled water from the City's new treatment facility
3 1 Carryover from 2021 Dec 2022 Ongoing water. Concluded to focus on deep well injection.
while continuing to support acquisition of an imported water supply and
Discussions and site evaluations are ongoing and carry over
the funding necessary for infrastructure to bring the water to the basin.
into 2023.
Objective is to minimize the financial burden on the District
for acquiring and paying for imported water indefinitely.
Investigate alternatives available to meet the District's current and Progress has been slow in reaching agreement with the
4 future pumping needs while minimizing reliance on imported water to 1 Continuing Item Dec 2022 IWVGA for a fair and equitable allocation from the City's
the extent possible. new treatment plant. No progress on further exploration of
the El Paso subbasin to fill the existing data gap and
determine a possible source for future supply.
P:\IWV Documents\District Goals\Annual District Goals 1/20/2023 8No prospective farmer identified for Stine Ranch and
budgetary limitations on the part of the District preclude
development. Received a below market offer to purchase
the property which Board declined. Could give
consideration to potential use of property for solar energy
5 Explore opportunities for District assets in Inyo County. 1 Carryover from 2021 Oct 2022 Ongoing
generation. Standstill Agreement in effect with Coso Energy
with option extended through December 2022. New two‐
year lease also was in effect for current leasee through
December 2022. Coso declined to extend and tenant lease
was renewed for two years.
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2023 Indian Wells Valley Water District Goals
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CATEGORY: Conservation
Though consistently falling short of Governor Newsom’s
2022 request for a voluntary 15% reduction compared to
the same month in 2020 to address drought conditions, we
Achieve a cumulative monthly 20% reduction in consumption compared
1 1 Carryover from 2022 Ongoing have achieved significant savings since June 2016 when the
to the baseline year of 2013.
Board of Directors adopted a voluntary 20% conservation
rate. Cumulative savings of 23.6% has been achieved as of
December 31, 2022.
New conservation targets resulting from SB 606 and AB
1668 will establish water budgets for local water agencies
to be implemented. The State Water Board is to begin the
process of enacting the regulations to ensure the standards
will be in effect by January 1, 2024. Formal rulemaking is
scheduled for February/March timeframe and there will be
Stay engaged with ACWA and the SWRCB as the indoor and outdoor a 45‐day comment period targeting the end of the year for
2 components of the District's conservation targets are considered and 1 Ongoing Dec 2023 adoption. ACWA intends to provide proactive
adopted by the SWRCB. recommendations and solutions to the State Board while
continuing with regular meetings of the various working
groups. We remain actively engaged in various ACWA
working groups. District has engaged Eagle Aerial to
determine CII landscape targets as well as provide their
WaterView software for monitoring residential landscape
budgets and to assist with compliance reporting to SWRCB.
Review new funding announcements from the State to
determine eligibility and applicability for the District's
Explore opportunities for additional grant funding availability to support
customer base. Focus should be on funding for turf
3 effective conservation programs (Smart Timers, evaporative cooler 2 Continuing Dec 2023
replacement. Recent developments associated with SGMA
replacement, e.g.).
and the drought may provide new incentive to convert to
xeriscape.
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CATEGORY: Capital Improvements
All Capital Projects being re‐assessed as part of the 2020
General Plan. Design of mainlines for Gold Canyon and
Award Construction Contracts for Mainline Construction Projects Karin will be competed, but construction delayed due to
1 1 Began design 2019 2024
Identified in CIP Budgets/General Plan budget. Design for Springer Ave pipeline replacement
(Mahan to College Heights) has begun with goal to be out
to bid by end of fiscal year.
Board awarded contract to Canyon Springs Enterprises dba
RSH Construction Services in the amount of $2,424,000 at
2 Gateway/Salisbury Booster Station Replacement Project 1 Contract Awarded Jan 2024
the December 13th Board meeting. Notice to Proceed
issued 2/2/22. Contract Completion Date for 5/17/23
The Board approved staff and Krieger & Stewart
recommendation to award Bid Schedules I, II, and IV) to
Canyon Springs Enterprises dba RSH Construction Services
3 Gateway/C‐zone/College Tanks Proejct 1 Contract Awarded Jan 2024
in the amount of $4,701,500 at the December 13th Board
meeting. Notice to Proceed issued 2/2/22. Contract
Completion Date 9/11/23
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CATEGORY: Finance
Implementation of Cost of Service Study rate results. Public
1 Cost of Service Study 1 In Progress February 2023 Hearing schedueled for February 27, 2023 for effective date
of March 1, 2023
Two‐thirds of the District's small meters are past their
useful life. These meters rarely measure accurately as wear
and tear slow them down. Over the next 3 years the
2 Small Meter Modernization 1 In Progress July 2025
District will be replacing these meters and develop a new
meter replacement program to replace old meters prior to
obsolecence. 2,211 meters replaced as of 01/16.
Staff to evaluate the pros and cons to determine if this is a
beneficial change that is appropriate for the District. Staff is
3 Migrating Springbrook to the Cloud. 1 In Progress January 2023 in discussions with Springbrook on Process, Cost, Schedule
and Impacts. Migration currently scheduled for last week in
January.
4 Develop Unclaimed Check Policy 2 In Progress July 2023 Pending With attorney for review
Staff to re‐evaluate the Vehicle Replacement Policy and
5 Review Vehicle Replacement Policy and Plan 2 Carryover from 2021 Dec 2023
Plan to identify any areas or criteria that can be improved.
Staff to develop internal process for capturing all costs
6 Capital Project Budgeting Process and Forms 2 Carryover from 2022 Dec 2023 related to Capital Projects to increase accuracy of the
District's CIP.
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CATEGORY: Engineering
Prepare Bidding Documents and Award Contract for replacement of New Contract awarded to Onstott Construction September
1 1 Continuing Item May 2023
temporary pavement (except winter) 2022.
CDFW informed staff that they do not have a process in
place for establishment of Land Endowments without a
2 Establishment of Land Endowment 1 Complete May 2022 May 2022 project to tie it to. The property will still be available once a
project is identified. Then a land endowment can be
established.
3 Update District Specifications and Drawings 1 In progress March 2023 Last update was March 2012
Development of procedures/guidelines still needs to be
Update District Mainline Extension Procedures/Issuance of Permits for completed. A permit system has been put into place and
4 2 In progress March 2023
Construction new form used to track progress. Staff using permit
system, but new guidelines have not been completed.
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CATEGORY: Operations
1 Repair 30" Inyokern Rd Transmission Ln 1 Pending Apr 2023 Pending Board approved project January 9, 2023
2 Well 17 Switchgear 1 Pending Dec 2023 Pending Pushed to future years for budgetary reasons
3 FE pumps pulled and inspected at arsenic plants 1 Annual Dec 2023 Pending Push back to Dec 2023 due to decrease in plant usage
4 Rebuild Bowman PRV for more everyday use 1 Carryover from 2019 Dec 2023 In progress Pending 30" Transmission repair
With District paying for water pumped accuracy is
5 Install atmosphere mag meters 1 Pending Dec 2023 Pending
paramount
6 Implement new domain controllers 1 Pending Dec 2023 Pending Pending Springbrook migration to the cloud
7 Consolidate file servers 1 Pending Dec 2023 Pending Pending Springbrook migration to the cloud
8 Test emergency interties with Navy and Searles Valley Minerals 2 Annual Apr 2023
9 Install automatic valve controls for Well 33 & 18, added 30 & 31 2 Carryover from 2019 Oct 2023 In progress Valves installed, need control wires installed
Stainless steel underdrain received June 27, 2022, District
10 Media Loss in As Plants / Underdrain Replacement 2 Scheduling Jun 2023
to seek contractor to replace
11 Upsize Springer Reservoir solar 2 Pending Dec 2023 Pending Possible delay due to budgetary reasons
12 Rebuild RCH booster 2 Pending Dec 2024 Pending Change from centrifugal pumps and replace switchgear
13 Cla‐Val PM 2 Annual Dec‐23 In progress
P:\IWV Documents\District Goals\Annual District Goals 1/19/2023 52023 Indian Wells Valley Water District Goals
GOAL PRIORITY STATUS TARGET DATE DATE COMPLETED COMMENT
CATEGORY: Administration/Personnel/HR
Board Ad hoc Committee assigned by Board to renew
1 Hire and onboard a new General Manager. 1 Continuing Item Apr 2023 recruitment process. Assist with onboarding selected
candidate to ensure a smooth transition.
Last recordable injury occurred January 4, 2023 ending a
streak of 622 days without a recordable. As of today,
completed 20 days without a recordable injury. Committed
to established inspection schedules for safety equipment
2 An injury‐free 2023 building on the current safety record. 1 Continuing item Dec 2023 (extinguishers, eye washes, showers, slings, etc.) and
vehicles/equipment. Also monthly facility inspections,
tailgate safety meetings, safety as a part of the All Hands
meeting. Also commit to required safety training and
regular Target Solutions safety sessions.
Follow Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and Continue to monitor CDC and state for guidance should
3 District COVID Prevention Plan to minimize potential for workplace 1 Carryover Ongoing there be changes necessitated by an increase in COVID
exposure and spreading. Update District Plan as necessary. cases.
New 3‐year MOU updated and approved by the Board at
Update the Salary Survey and negotiate and approve a new 3‐year
4 1 Continuing Item May 2023 the 4/11/22 Regular Board meeting. Requirement to
Memorandum of Understanding with employees.
update the salary survey included.
Bi‐monthly meetings with the City Manager continue.
Maintain membership in Chamber of Commerce. Having
termed out (3 terms) on Executive Board of Ridgecrest
5 Build relationships with stakeholders at all levels. 1 Continuing item Dec 2023
Regional Hospital, continue serving on the Corporate
Board. Currently serving as Treasurer for the IWV
Economic Development Corp.
IWVWD will continue to serve on the Board as well as
continue with representation on the PAC. Representation
Continued engagement and participation in the Indian Wells Valley
on the TAC has been withdrawn due to potential conflict
Groundwater Authority (IWVGA) with implementation of the
6 1 Continuing item Dec 2023 issues. Support the Water Resources Manager and GA
Groundwater Sustainability Plan approved by the Department of Water
team by reviewing and contributing comments on draft
Resources.
policies and programs related to implementation of the
GSP.
IWVWD once again received the Region 7 Outreach Award
Stay active in ACWA outreach efforts with the goal of achieving the for 2022. The District has won this award seven of the past
7 1 Continuing item Dec 2023
Region 7 Recognition in Outstanding Outreach Efforts award for 2023. ten years (2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022).
The District's Facebook page and social media (Twitter
account) are being managed by Providence Strategic
Consultants with the goal of broadening our audience and
promoting the messaging of the District. The Facebook
Active Outreach Program to keep customers and residents informed
page in particular is updated regularly with postings and
8 about issues related to water and District business that is of importance 1 Continuing item Dec 2023
announcements about local, regional and state water
to them.
issues. District's website maintains information on
meetings and items of interest to customers. Outreach
opportunities include the Annual Home & Leisure Show in
March and the Fall Petroglyph Festival.
Provide cross training opportunities when available to
Maintain effectiveness of the organization by assuring critical functions
9 1 Ongoing Dec 2023 assure adequate flexibility in staff skill sets to cover all
within the District have trained, effective backups.
District functions.
P:\IWV Documents\District Goals\Annual District Goals 1/19/2023 6Currently, the Board of Directors, Management, and
Supervisors have training every two years. Requirement to
Ensure all required training including Sexual Harassment Training per SB provide at least two hours of sexual harassment training to
10 1343 and Ethics training per AB 1234 is kept current for all staff and 1 Continuing item Dec 2023 all supervisory employees and at least one hour of sexual
Board members. harassment training to all nonsupervisory employees.
Required training due again in 2023.
GM columns have been submitted for publication and
posted on the IWVWD website. Submitted four columns in
Submit quarterly GM columns on timely issues for publication in local 2022: “From Record Snow to Extended Drought: Impact on
11 2 Continuing item Dec 2023
newspapers. (Commitment for New GM) Groundwater” in March, “It’s Time to Get Serious” in June,
“The Cost of Water Explained” in September, and "What a
Long, Strange Trip it's Been" in December.
P:\IWV Documents\District Goals\Annual District Goals 1/19/2023 72023 Indian Wells Valley Water District Goals
GOAL PRIORITY STATUS TARGET DATE DATE COMPLETED COMMENT
CATEGORY: Long‐term Planning Goals
Department of Water Resources awarded $700,000 in Prop.
1 funding toward the eligible project cost of $1,329,155 in
support of the Brackish Groundwater Feasibility Study. The
Feasibility Study is focused on siting test wells and running
model scenarios to predict local effect of pumping. The
Brackish Study Group has not formally met since January
27, 2022. Completed an aquifer test using a well owned by
Mar 2023 Mojave Pistachios. Results of the test indicate a project in
1 Brackish Water Resources Study 1 Carryover from 2021
(Dec 2023) this area would be considered infeasible due to the cost of
treating the high TDS and high boron water at 2,000' depth.
If another target area or zone can be identified, that may
change things from infeasible to potentially feasible in the
future. Annual progress reports for 2019, 2020, and 2021
have been submitted to DWR. Completion date for the
study is March 30, 2023, but amendment is in progress to
change to December 30, 2023.
District funded study being conducted by Ramboll and Tim
Parker to estimate groundwater in storage using all
available data including SkyTEM and reprocessed 30‐year
old seismic work. Agreement executed June 30, 2021. We
have acquired 59 miles of the 1982 seismic data as well as
40 miles of 1988 seismic data. John Jansen, with Collier
Geophysical, was able to negotiate with SEI, the seismic line
wholesaler, to give us three more miles on the east end of
2 Basin Groundwater Storage Study 1 Carryover from 2022 Feb 2023
Line EC‐HNT‐1W‐1 at no additional charge due to the fact
they had mislocated the line on their original maps. The
new mileage extends mapping across line 92‐01 and to the
eastern side of the El Paso or very close. John has
completed the attribute analysis and has delineated the
sand and clay bodies using the same parameter as for the
previous work. He is incorporating net clay calculations
into his final report.
Discussions are ongoing. Krieger & Stewart worked with
Work within the framework of the IWV Groundwater Authority prioritize Stetson on a study of alternatives for use of the recycled
District access to recycled water from the City's new treatment facility water. Concluded preferred alternative is deep well
3 1 Carryover from 2022 Dec 2023
while continuing to support acquisition of an imported water supply and injection. K&S continues to engage with Stetson on
the funding necessary for infrastructure to bring the water to the basin. specifics for a project including potential locations for wells,
permitting and testing requirements.
Objective is to minimize the financial burden on the District
for acquiring and paying for imported water indefinitely.
Work with the IWVGA for a fair and equitable allocation
Investigate alternatives available to meet the District's current and from the City's new treatment plant. Work in progress on
4 future pumping needs while minimizing reliance on imported water to 1 Continuing Item Dec 2023 further exploration of the El Paso subbasin to fill the
the extent possible. existing data gap and determine a possible source for
future supply. Possibly seek additional funding from DWR's
Technical Support Services for additional monitor wells in
the area.
P:\IWV Documents\District Goals\Annual District Goals 1/19/2023 8No prospective farmer identified for Stine Ranch and
budgetary limitations on the part of the District preclude
development. Potential use of property for solar energy
5 Explore opportunities for District assets in Inyo County. 1 Carryover from 2022 Dec 2023
generation. Coso Energy declined renewal of Standstill
Agreement. Tenant lease for Butterworth Ranch renewed
for two years beginning January 2023.
P:\IWV Documents\District Goals\Annual District Goals 1/19/2023 9The Mission of the
Indian Wells Valley Water District
is to deliver the highest quality water at the best
possible price while continuing to serve as respectful
stewards of the environment.
The Vision of the
Indian Wells Valley Water District
is to provide for self-sustaining water resources now
and for generations to come.
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